ALAT

Question 1

How should pressurized gas cylinder be stored?

Answer 1

Secure to a wall.

Question 2

In reference to change station or laminar flow cabinets, the abbreviation “HEPA”, as in HEPA filter, refers to:

Answer 2

High efficiency particulate air

Question 3

Chemical fume hoods do not protect:

Answer 3

Animals from exposure to pathogens in the air.

Question 4

What is the advantage of using an autoclave over other sterilization methods?

Answer 4

It is fast, reliable and relatively inexpensive.

Question 5

Which biosafety cabinets are known as “glove boxes”?

Answer 5

Class III

Question 6

What room ventilation rate is recommended by the Guide?

Answer 6

10-15 exchanges per hour

Question 7

The Guide recommends how many changes of fresh air per hour?

Answer 7

10-15

Question 8

What is water hardness?

Answer 8

The amount of calcium and magnesium ions present in water.

Question 9

Which factor has the greatest effect on the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water?

Answer 9

Temperature

Question 10

Which of these statements is TRUE regarding the microenvironment?

Answer 10

High concentration levels of carbon dioxide and ammonia can be present in the cages.

Question 11

How far from the wall should feed be stored?

Answer 11

More than 6 inches.

Question 12

Microorganisms that cause disease are called:

Answer 12

Pathogens

Question 13

Which statement is TRUE?

Answer 13

Special handling and decontamination of hazardous waste is more expensive and requires more labor.

Question 14

Animal carcasses from healthy animals are considered hazardous waste.

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

Where in the body are the fat-soluble vitamins stored?

Answer 15

Liver

Question 16

Which statement about feed restriction is FALSE?

Answer 16

Feed restriction should be used to punish bad behavior or failure to accept training.

Question 17

The process of breaking down feed into basic biochemical compounds is known as:

Answer 17

digestion

Question 18

Which statement is TRUE about defined flora animals?

Answer 18

They are given several varieties of harmless bacteria.

Question 19

What should a technician do to verify and begin processing the contents of a new shipment of animals?

Answer 19

*Report Container damage to the supervisor and transportation company.
*assess and document the cleanliness of the transporting vehicle.
*Compare the original animal order with the shipping label information.

Question 20

How long is the usual period of time for acclimation and conditioning?

Answer 20

72 Hours

Question 21

What type of air pressure is maintained in a quarantine room?

Answer 21

Negative

Question 22

What is a sign of heat stress in a rodent?

Answer 22

Excessive salivation

Question 23

Which species of laboratory animal does not have specific identification requirements based on their USDA number?

Answer 23

Horses

Question 24

What type of medication is commonly given by epidural injection?

Answer 24

Analgesics

Question 25

Ringworm is caused by which type of microorganism?

Answer 25

Fungi

Question 26

What are isolation room s used for?

Answer 26

Housing animals that are known or suspected to be carrying pathogens.

Question 27

Which of the following is a TYPICAL schedule for TB testing in NHPs?

Answer 27

A first test administered within 7 days of arrival, two subsequent tests administered at 2-week intervals, and then testing every 6 months thereafter.

Question 28

Laboratory cats and dogs are often vaccinated against:

Answer 28

The same diseases that pets are vaccinated against.

Question 29

What are isolation rooms used for?

Answer 29

Housing animals that are known or suspected to be carrying pathogens.

Question 30

What method of animal identification do most institutions use for animals arriving at a facility?

Answer 30

Cage Cards

Question 31

Acepromazine, diazepam and xylazine are examples of what type of drug?

Answer 31

Tranquilizer

Question 32

Inhalant anesthetics are generally not used for euthanasia of which species because they can hold their breath for long periods of time?

Answer 32

Amphibians and reptiles.

Question 33

Cervical dislocation is acceptable only for rats weighing less than:

Answer 33

200g

Question 34

The removal of waste anesthetic gases from an anesthesia chamber or from an anesthesia system with activated charcoal cylinders is called:

Answer 34

Passive scavenging.

Question 35

The anesthetic concentration and exposure time required for euthanasia will be specified in which document?

Answer 35

The institutional SOPs

Question 36

Why should a low pressure regulator be used when introducing CO2 gas into a euthanasia chamber?

Answer 36

So the animals are not distressed by the effects of high CO2 concentrations.

Question 37

Which term means "closer to the tail"?

Answer 37

Caudal

Question 38

When referring to units of measurement, the prefix 'micro' means what?

Answer 38

On millionth

Question 39

Hemoglobin, a component of blood contains what common element?

Answer 39

Iron

Question 40

A liquid added o a substance to reduce its concentration is called a what?

Answer 40

Diluent

Question 41

what does the root "gastro" refer to?

Answer 41

Stomach

Question 42

How many meters are in a kilometer?

Answer 42

1,000

Question 43

Looking at the prefix, an enterocyte would be a cell from what part of the body?

Answer 43

Intestine

Question 44

What is the basis of the metric system?

Answer 44

10

Question 45

In the Celsius scale, what is the boiling point of water?

Answer 45

100 degrees

Question 46

What is the formula for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius?

Answer 46

5/9(°F-32)=°C

Question 47

What is the formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?

Answer 47

(9/5x°C)+32=°F

Question 48

A 1:3 dilution means that the volume of the substance you are diluting will be ___the final volume.

Answer 48

One-third

Question 49

What is an example of applied research?

Answer 49

Using cows for developing a new vaccine for chicken pox.

Question 50

Which disease does not have a spontaneous animal model?

Answer 50

Tuberculosis

Question 51

What is NOT a disease that may be induced in a laboratory animal by genetic manipulation?

Answer 51

Malaria

Question 52

Giving an animal an injection of synthetic hormone, compared with a natural hormone, is an example of what kind of scientific research?

Answer 52

New drug study

Question 53

According to the experimental plan, the experimental group will receive 2 injections of test substance A dissolved in saline, one week apart. What will the control group receive?

Answer 53

2 injections of saline, one week apart.

Question 54

What breeding method produces animals with minimal genetic variation?

Answer 54

Inbreeding

Question 55

Lighting systems for rodent rooms should be set up to provide daylight for how long each day?

Answer 55

12-14 hours

Question 56

Which species is not bred using a harem mating system?

Answer 56

Rabbits